University of San Francisco Athletics

USF wound up a hectic campaign last season with a 17-23 mark, the first losing season in four years on the Hilltop. But 1969 should prove to be a different story. Bolstered by one of the best, and biggest pitching staffs to toe the rubber for the Green and Gold in recent years, the Dons hope to appear better. 

Coach Dan Benedetti has senior righthander and co-captain Mike Delagnes; seniors Greg Sinclair and Ron Dinslag; junior Al Paganocci; and sophomores Dana Hendershott and Mike Redling to pitch any of the fifty scheduled games. The Don hurlers will have to carry the team if iit expects to finish high in the WCAC race.

Senior co-captain Grant Steer leads the Don swatsmen at the plate. A .296 hitter in the 1968 campaign, much is expected of this bona fide prospect. Steer, a centerfielder, will patrol the outfield along with Bill Mustanich, a 1968 regular, as well as sophomores Bill Garcia and Larry Jones.

Vet Mike Laurel returns to man second base, while John Brightwell at first, Steve Giannechini and Bill Hutson at third, and Pete Barry and Mike Buskey at shortstop round out the Dons infield. Hustling senior Joe Grefori is a solid first-string catcher, with good back-up support from junior support from Larry Anderson and Nick Paolini (TheDon).